Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The selected candidate for this role will be responsible for assisting the Europe based Post Trade controllership team in performing their monthly close and entity reporting and control activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Preparation of month-end accounts as well as ledger closure and review processes to ensure accuracy of Income Statement and Balance Sheet and adhere to all group reporting deadlines.
• Perform financial transactions in the general ledger and sub-ledgers, including recording and verifying the accuracy of the financial data.
• Work collaboratively with the wider finance teams to ensure the transactions are properly accounted and reported.
• Take ownership in preparing financial transactions, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Support Management Reporting processes including analysis and reports.
• Adherence to internal controls as per group policies and the financial control framework.
• Work collaboratively in identification and support of current continuous improvement activities.
• Support Group projects and ensure seamless implementation of any new systems and processes.
• The role will be expected to partner with Entity Accountants, Financial Controller, Group Reporting, and Statutory Reporting teams and be a key member of the Finance Accounting and Control team.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Group financial controllership team
• FP&A and Business partnering teams
• Wider controllership function especially group policy and consolidations and compliance
• Financial Accounting and Control teams in India and Sri Lanka
• External and internal auditors
• Group Tax

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)/ Degree in a related field with a minimum of 4 years’ experience. Applicants with part qualifications will be considered if they possess the relevant experience.
• Strong people and stakeholder management track record.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Tenacious. Ability to identify, chase down issues and follow through to conclusion.
• Technical accounting, particularly UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in Oracle / Oracle Fusion will be an added advantage.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Background in financial services or post trade.
• Experience with Blackline, Oracle, Hyperion and Essbase Systems is desirable.
• Exposure in working in a ERP implementation project and related change management.
• Financial process improvement, standardisation and documentation.
• Experience in working with teams based across geographies.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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